Ice Cream & Sorbet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Sorbet Base
Method
Preparing Ice Cream
Make the Ice Cream Base
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Churn the Ice Cream
Once the base is chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Preparing Sorbet
Make the Sorbet Base
In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and mix in the fruit puree and lemon juice. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
Churn the Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until solid.